Online Auction Specialist (Onsite) - Surplus Property

Minnesota Department of Administration; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Minnesota Department of Administration is seeking an Online Auction Specialist to manage the state surplus program, oversee MNBid software, and support auction operations. The role includes training staff and guiding external users, with a focus on fair bidding and timely payments.

Located in Arden Hills, MN, the position requires occasional travel up to 5% and may include Saturday work to support auctions. This is a full-time onsite role with physical movement of surplus items.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in auction operations or related field.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Experience with computing systems and business applications.
• Ability to analyze material specifications.
• Effective communication and customer service skills.
• Interpersonal skills to work with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support the surplus property software applications used by MNBid.
• Provide information for managerial decision-making and answer inquiries about auction items.
• Ensure fair bidding practices and process payments for auctioned items.
• Serve as backup to the Auction Manager in their absence.
• Train and guide internal and external users of the surplus property system.

Skills

Auction operations

Time management

Communication

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Training ability

Tools

Office equipment

Job description

Minnesota Department of Administration is seeking an Online Auction Specialist to manage the state surplus program, oversee MNBid software, and support auction operations. The role includes training staff and guiding external users, with a focus on fair bidding and timely payments.

Located in Arden Hills, MN, the position requires occasional travel up to 5% and may include Saturday work to support auctions. This is a full-time onsite role with physical movement of surplus items.